Stress for Women: How to Ditch PMS -- for Good

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Get pain relief Certain over-the-counter treatments -- Advil to Aleve, Motrin to Midol -- may help to relieve some of your PMS symptoms, reducing the inflammation and swelling. Always follow the directions for use on the pill box, and avoid taking them for extended periods of time or on an empty stomach. In addition, natural remedies -- like warm compresses or heating pads/blankets -- help, especially with abdominal cramping. You can also try massages, meditation and stretching (like Yoga).

I can't take any of the over the counter remedies. They speed me up. I prefer vitamin B6, magnesium oxalate 200-600 mg/day , calcium 1000 mg/day, vitamin C 500 mg/day, an extra dose of iron, vitamin K 30 mg/day, & vitamin B2 400 mg/day. Check with your doctor first, as everyone is different. If you are on other meds you should check with your healthcare professional before taking these as well. They work like a charm for me!